Finding your GA Editor
Instructions on how to find and contact them are here
Decision Support Centers
Need to set up a decision support center? Check out the draft Decision Support Center (DSC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
GA Editor Quick Links
Using Login.gov with an Agency Email
WFDSS FamAuth Migration FAQ
FamAuth Integration - WFDSS
WFDSS | Data (usgs.gov)
WFDSS Back-Up Reporting form (a.k.a Paper WFDSS)
The links most frequently used by GAEs are gathered in this document.
2025 Monthly Emails and Quarterly Call Notes
GAE Monthly Call Recording 4-17-25
GAE Monthly Call Notes 4-17-25
GAE Monthly Call Recording (3-20-25)
GAE Monthly Call Notes (3-20-25)
GAE Monthly Call Recording 2-20-25
GAE Monthly Call Notes (2-20-25)
GAE Monthly Call Recording (1-16-25)
GAE Monthly Call Notes (1-16-25)
Document Archive
Looking for notes from previous calls? (2024), (2023), (2022), (2021), (2020), (2019), (2018), (2017), (2016), (2015), (2014), (2013), (2012), (2011), (2010)
Security Training and Direction
WFDSS Rules of behavior
WFDSS Security Training
WFDSS Security Training Job Aid
GAE Calendar
Click Here to be taken to the calendar
GA Editor Reference Guide
This guide has been assembled to answer some of the most commonly asked questions and most frequently sought after information.
Suggested Training and Prerequisites for Fire Behavior Specialists
This document has some general information and guidance on trainings and prerequisites for fire behavior specialists so that they can produce the best fire behavior analyses possible
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WFDSS Contacts
Active incident decision and analysis support:
On Call Coordinator (208)387-5253
WFDSS Next Generation / Enhancements:
Sam Amato, Wes Hall, and Sarah Synowiec
WFDSS Data: Amanda Rumsey and Susan McClendon
WFDSS User Role Issues: Contact your local Geographic Area Editor or the On Call Coordinator (208) 387-5253
WFDSS National Editors and IRWIN Liaisons: Morgan Pence, TJ Boyer, and & Rick Mowery
WFDSS Spatial Fire Planning: Susan McClendon and Wes Hall
WFDSS Help Content and Training Resources: Vacant
IFTDSS:
Bre Scheuller, Wendy Detwiler and Kim Ernstrom
GAE correspondence management:
TJ Boyer
When in doubt contact the on call coordinator (208) 387-5253